Francesco ScomazzonVisualizing the toll of air pollution in EuropeAccording to this article from the Guardian, air pollution is believed to contribute to roughly 400,000 premature deaths annually…Apr 9Apr 9
Francesco ScomazzonCities Falling Short of EU Climate Neutrality GoalsThe European Union has set a goal to achieve climate neutrality in 112 cities by 2030, as part of its larger investment to combat the…Jul 12, 2023Jul 12, 2023
Francesco ScomazzonVision impairment in the European landscapeVision loss is a condition which heavily divides the European landscape. An analysis based on Vision Atlas 2020’s data reveals where the…Apr 5, 2023Apr 5, 2023
Francesco ScomazzonCaesarean Section: how is Europe doing?Since 1985, the World Health Organization has recommended that caesarean sections must not exceed 15% of the total childbirths. However, no…Apr 5, 2023Apr 5, 2023
Francesco ScomazzonHow are England’s cities fairing against sound pollution?Sound pollution is a problem fought silently. In England, LAs and health practitioners are responsible for resolving single complaints, but…Sep 14, 2022Sep 14, 2022
Francesco ScomazzonPressure and intensity: a word about measuring soundProvided that the perception of sound is subjective, sound pressure is commonly measured in decibels on a scale where our hearing threshold…Sep 14, 2022Sep 14, 2022
Francesco ScomazzonHow can St Albans help England to manage its waste better?England is losing its battle against waste. Recycling rates have stopped growing for the last ten years, yet again not meeting 2020’s…Sep 14, 2022Sep 14, 2022
Francesco ScomazzonNuclear energy: explaining the British energy security long-term strategyAs the impossibility of globally reaching net zero in short periods is always more apparent, Francesco Scomazzon looks at how the UK…May 26, 2022May 26, 2022
Francesco ScomazzonNuclear energy as an economical commitmentNuclear has greatly suffered from the uncertainty of political stances. As explained by Real Engineering in The Economics of Nuclear…May 26, 2022May 26, 2022
Francesco ScomazzonExplainer: Biomass present state in the UK’s energy strategyWhen it comes to energy sources, renewables and sustainability are evergreen topics and a mantra for both the government and the companies…May 20, 2022May 20, 2022